If you've been researching "types of braces", one of the questions you're probably wondering is if you should get Invisalign or braces? An ideal person to answer this question is an orthodontist. They’ll be able to make a recommendation based on a thorough exam of your teeth and the issues you will need to fix. If your orthodontist feels that either Invisalign or braces are a viable option, you’ll then want to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a decision. Conventional braces treatment involves metal or ceramic brackets glued to your teeth, connected by wires, and small rubber bands. Invisalign consists of clear plastic aligners that are switched out every two weeks or so for a new set. They are virtually invisible and are easier to clean than traditional braces because you can take your aligners out.

If you’ve considered getting braces, no doubt you’re familiar with Invisalign braces (sometimes referred to as clear braces or invisible braces). Today, they are one of the most popular options for dental braces. As orthodontists serving the Edmonton area, Mar Orthodontics can attest that Invisalign is indeed a very popular option among our Edmonton, Sherwood Park and St. Albert patients. Everyone seems to be asking about Invisalign braces! Why is Invisalign so popular?

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Usually your Orthodontist will make a strong recommendation after doing an oral exam and reviewing your x-rays and 3-D scans. Dr. Mar always explains the choice he made and welcomes discussion. For a new patient there are so many things to think about. Patients come in asking about various styles of orthodontic wear like:  Clear Correct Invisalign In addition to your diagnosis, Dr. Mar considers many pieces of information to make the best choice for you. Dr. Mar feels strongly that the Orthodontic process should be exciting, stress free and easily manageable with your busy lifestyle. He believes empowering the orthodontic partnership with an honest and transparent patient relationship increases trust, excitement and commitment. Dr. Mar certainly prefers the use of CLEAR ALIGNER THERAPY thus providing every patient with a level of freedom throughout the treatment. The positives are less time to floss and brush, no foods you cannot eat, socially easier to carry out your lifestyle and less visits to the office. Dr. Mar explains carefully and in great detail why compliance when wearing aligners is a must. He is pleasantly surprised to see the strong commitment patients exhibit, even teenagers. Make your appointment for a FREE EXAM and discuss your options with Dr. Mar. Orthodontics is a big choice and it is so important you make an informed decision. Ask all the questions you may have about Invisalign, Clear Correct, Clear Aligner Therapy, Metal braces and Lingual braces (Hidden braces). Dr. Mar will welcome your questions and explain his choice.

Mar Orthodontics is now conveniently located in the Gateway Village Shopping Centre at Suite 128, 2 Hebert Road, just southeast of the St. Albert Trail and Gervais Road/Hebert Road in intersection (the first major intersection when you enter St. Albert from Edmonton). We’re less than a minute from Anthony Henday Drive, which makes our office very accessible for our Edmonton orthodontics patients. Take the St. Albert Trail exit into St. Albert. Landmarks around us include Superstore (located in the complex just south of us), TD Bank (located southwest of us), A&W (located in the same complex just west of us), Tim Hortons (located in the same complex just north of us), KFC (in the same complex west of us). Feel free to drop by and check out our new office!

One of the most popular teeth-straightening options these days is Invisalign (also commonly referred to as “invisible braces” and “clear braces”). Invisalign is not your conventional braces , it’s actually a set of wire-free plastic aligners. With Invisalign, there are no metal brackets attached to your teeth or wires to tighten. Orthodontic patients love Invisalign for two main reasons: 1) they are virtually invisible (a lot less noticeable than conventional braces) and 2) there are no restrictions on eating & drinking because the aligners are removable.

Propel is a new orthodontic technology and Mar Orthodontics is proud to be one of the orthodontic offices in the Edmonton area that offers it. One hesitation many people have about getting braces is the amount of time orthodontic treatment can take. Depending on how severe your orthodontic issues are, treatment can take up to two years, or even a little more. In many cases however, treatment does not take that long. You may be wondering if it’s possible to shorten the amount of time you need to wear braces ( conventional or lingual ) or Invisalign . Well, now it is!